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August 22, 2012
The HSUS Applauds the California Assembly for Passing Legislation to Prohibit Bear and Bobcat Hounding
The HSUS applauds the Assembly for approving Senate Bill 1221, authored by Sen. Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, to prohibit the inhumane and unsporting practice of bear and bobcat hounding.
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August 21, 2012
The HSUS Reacts to Md. Court of Appeals Motion for Reconsideration in Pit Bull Decision
The HSUS reacted with dismay to the Maryland Court of Appeals decision on a motion for reconsideration in the controversial case on pit bull type dogs.
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August 17, 2012
A Month of Rescued Animals
See images highlighting the Animal Rescue Team's recent work.
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August 17, 2012
The HSUS Assists in Rescue of More Than 200 Dogs from Ohio Puppy Mill
The HSUS and other animal rescue organizations were called in by the Humane Society of Richland County to assist in the rescue of approximately 250 dogs from a Shelby, Ohio, property.
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August 16, 2012
The HSUS Urges California Assembly to Approve Legislation to Prohibit Bear and Bobcat Hounding
The HSUS is urging its more than 1.2 million California supporters to contact their member of the California Assembly now that the Appropriations Committee has advanced Senate Bill 1221, authored by Sen. Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, to the Assembly floor.
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August 15, 2012
The HSUS Thanks the Los Angeles City Council for Backing Bill to End Cruel Hunting Practice
The following is a statement from Jennifer Fearing, California senior state director of The HSUS, on the unanimous support of the Los Angeles City Council for Senate Bill 1221, a bill by Sen. Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, to outlaw the use of hounds in the hunting of bears and bobcats.
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August 15, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in Cleveland, Ohio, Animal Cruelty Case
The HSUS is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for tying three dogs to railroad tracks in Cleveland, Ohio.
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August 15, 2012
The HSUS Disappointed in Md. General Assembly’s Failure to Remedy Impacts of Dog Ruling
The Humane Society of the United States expresses disappointment in the Maryland General Assembly for failing to take definitive action to relieve the uncertainty that has faced dog owners, landlords, property owners, veterinary clinics and other small businesses since the controversial Maryland Court of Appeals ruling that pit bull type dogs are “inherently dangerous” in late April.
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August 15, 2012
350,000 Voices for Puppy Mill Dogs
The ASPCA, Best Friends Animal Society, The HSUS, HSLF, HSVMA, and a member of the social change platform Change.org together have gathered approximately 350,000 letters and signatures from concerned citizens, the last of which were hand-delivered today to the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in support of the agency’s efforts to regulate unlicensed puppy mills.
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August 12, 2012
The HSUS Calls Out Steve King on Opposition to Anti-Dogfighting Bill
The HSUS, the nation’s largest animal protection organization, called out U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, for his ridiculous reasons for opposing a federal bill to crack down on dogfighting and cockfighting.
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August 9, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in Lansing, Mich., Dog Mutilation Case
The HSUS is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the stabbing, beating and killing of a dog in Lansing, Mich.
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August 6, 2012
The HSUS Helps Kalamazoo County Seize 46 Dogs
The HSUS helped Kalamazoo County (Michigan) Animal Services and Enforcement rescue 46 dogs from alleged dogfighters at two locations in Michigan.
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August 3, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Brunswick County Officials for Rescue of More Than 140 Dogs from North Carolina Puppy Mill
The HSUS assisted North Carolina authorities with the rescue of more than 140 dogs of at least seven different breeds from deplorable conditions at a puppy mill, which is a large, inhumane breeding facility, in Brunswick County.
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August 1, 2012
Puppy Mill Dog Died Only Days after Purchase
The story of Tanner, a tiny "morkie" puppy who died less than two weeks after purchase, is a cautionary tale for anyone thinking of buying a puppy.
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July 23, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in Prince George’s County Pit Bull Cruelty Case
The HSUS is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for tying a live pit bull puppy in a garbage bag and leaving her for dead in Upper Marlboro, Md.
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July 20, 2012
The HSUS Assists in Rescue of Nearly 200 Chihuahuas from Columbia County Property
The HSUS assisted Pennsylvania authorities with the rescue of 185 Chihuahuas and two hound dogs from unsanitary conditions at an unlicensed kennel in Benton, Columbia County.
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July 19, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Donates Funding for Montclair Shelter to Rent AC Units
The Humane Society of the United States is helping the Montclair Animal Shelter keep animals cool after its air conditioning unit suddenly broke. The HSUS donated funds for two temporary units.
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July 19, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States and New York State Humane Association Applaud Gov. Cuomo for Signing Animal Protection Bill
The HSUS and the New York Humane Association applaud Gov. Andrew Cuomo for signing legislation to strengthen current state laws to combat animal fighting.
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July 18, 2012
Investigation by The HSUS Reveals Illegal Sale of Domestic Dog Fur in Apparel and Other Items
An HSUS investigation shows that a New York City business, Unique Product Enterprises, advertised and sold numerous products containing dog fur in apparent violation of federal law.
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July 18, 2012
The HSUS Joins Local Officials to Rescue Dogs from Texas Hoarder
The HSUS joined with Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable and Montgomery County Animal Control to remove nearly 300 dogs from deplorable hoarding conditions at a property in Willis, Texas.
